Wine Reviews


    Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2013

  • Deep, dark garnet to ruby red color. The aromatics are dense with loads of red and black cherry, cassis, plum, and blackberry with supporting notes of allspice, nutmeg, cocoa nibs, and sweet vanilla-soaked oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and chewy fruit-driven core with a generous dose of sweet spice and oak to round out the flavors. This is a classic California Cabernet offering rich and jammy fruit and soft, juicy tannins with just enough acid to keep it from being heavy. $20 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Domaine le Vieux Chene Cotes Catalanes Blanc IGP 2014

  • Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is subtle and fresh with scents of wild spring flowers with ripe peaches, green apple, and crisp citrus notes. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a vibrant, tart fruit core with bright lemon zest and mineral accents being totally dry. It's medium-bodied with zesty green fruits and great balance offering bright citrus notes. $12 – 3.5 Stars - 87 points

  • Santa Cristina Campogrande Orvieto Classico 2014

  • Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is very fresh and floral with assertive citrus notes and accents of kiwi, pineapple, and green apple. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a crisp and vibrant fruit-driven core with waves of tart citrus juice and zest, ripe kiwi, gooseberry, and fresh lemon on the finish. Medium-bodied with a a very vibrant and semi-tart character. $12 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Les Dauphins Reserve Cotes-du-Rhone, Rosé 2013

  • Brilliant salmon with hints of orange on the edges. The nose is fresh and vibrant with the scents of strawberry, cranberry, and semi-tart raspberry with accents of mineral and thyme. The palate confirms the nose delivering a dry berry-driven core with hints of orange rind and red grapefruit with a soft, trailing minerality Crisp and vibrant with a generous dose of fresh acidity. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc California 2013

  • Pale straw color. The nose is fresh and vibrant with scents of citrus with supporting tropical fruit notes and hints of green herbs, and fresh-cut green grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright and freshing fruit centered core with accents of mineral, fresh green herbs, and green apple skins. It's a fresh and zesty wine with great balance and a clean finish. $13 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Kennedy Shah Picnic White Columbia Valley 2013

  • Bright, pale straw color. The nose offers delicate floral notes with scents of hay, citrus, pomello, mineral, and green apple. The palate is in full agreement with the nose offering fresh and vibrant flavors. Soft and crisp this is a a beautiful, medium weight wine ready to drink. $14 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon California 2012

  • Deep, bright, ruby red color. The nose is filled with the scents of black currant with ripe cherry, blueberry, toasted oak, vanilla, mineral, black pepper, and brown baking spices. The palate is equal to the aromatics delivering lush, ripe fruit with accents of oak, earth, and spice with a hints of cigar box. Nicely balanced with a lingering dry finish and moderate chewy tannins. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. $12 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Bogle Sauvignon Blanc California 2013

  • Very pale straw color with perfect clarity. The nose is fresh and vibrant offering classic Sauvignon Blanc aromatics like green grass, lime zest, citrus juice, and green apple, with hints of kiwi. The palate is in full agreement with the nose offering a sprite fruit core with enough fleshy fruit to offer a modest weight with accents of green apple skins and mineral. Fresh and crisp would sum up this wine as it's ideally balanced with a generous dose of acidity. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $10 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

  • Force of Nature Murmur Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley 2013

  • Brilliant pale golden color with moderate viscosity evident. The nose is filled with the scents of wild, spring flowers, orange zest, ripe white peach, subtle tropical fruit tones, and lemon curd. The palate is is full accord with the nose delivering lush, ripe orchard and tropical fruits with subtle mineral and citrus zest notes to keep it vibrant. This is a fairly intense Chardonnay with an explosive fruit core with a silky viscosity from entry to finish. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $22.50 – 3.5 Stars - 88 points

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